The Best Lemon Shortbread Tart Ever

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   Lightly spray or butter a tart pan.

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   Preheat the oven to 400.

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   Put all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until the butter is chopped into what looks like corn meal.

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   Pour ingredients into the tart pan; press it into the pan so it is dense and evenly distributed.

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   Place in freezer for 15 minutes.

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   Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly browned.

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   Reduce heat in oven to 350.

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   Whisk together Eggs, Juice, and Sugar.

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   Place mixture over low heat. (Most people do this in a double boiler, I use Belgique pans.)

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    Whisk constantly and slowly turn up heat. Be careful not to curdle or overcook the eggs, but continue whisking until the consistency is thick.

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    Once the consistency is right, add the butter and stir in until melted.

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    Pour lemon curd into the baked crust and settle it so it's level and even.

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    Put whole tart back in oven and bake for between 10-20 minutes or until the curd stiffens.

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    Remove from Oven and cool on rack; Place in refrigerator for at least one hour.

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    Serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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